4-10 business days delivery*. Items are shipped from the UK to Ireland on DAP Incoterms. This means we do not charge Irish VAT but Irish import VAT of 23%, import duty (on some products) and customs charges will be due. These fees will need to be paid to the courier before or after you receive the goods. Learn more.
Products are shipped from our UK Warehouse to Ireland on DDP Incoterms. The price displayed is the total price, with the shipping fee calculated at the checkout. There is no additional import, duty or customs charges. Learn more.
Aluminium Heavy Duty Expandable Barrier (Expands to 4m)
Enhance safety across commercial sites, retail parks, hotels, schools and industrial units with the Aluminium Heavy-Duty Expandable Barrier. Provided on wheels for quick and easy to deployment, the concertina barrier allows you to section off areas and restrict pedestrian access.
The silver and black professional finish is ideal for public or commercial environments. Whether you’re isolating maintenance zones, guiding pedestrians along a designated route, or marking off restricted areas, the highly visible interlocking barrier provides an efficient and reliable solution.
| SKU | TRP-BARRIER3 |
|---|---|
| Length (mm) | 4000 |
| Width (mm) | 450 |
| Internal Width (mm) | 330 (excluding wheels) |
| Height (mm) | 1800 |
| Weight (kg) | 34 |
Expandable Barriers
What are expandable barriers used for?
Expandable barriers are used as a temporary solution to restrict access in various environments. They are used in a variety of commercial settings including in shops, businesses, warehouses, offices, construction sites and at events. Barriers may be used in shops to mark off hazardous areas, for example, if a spillage occurs. In offices barriers are often put when cleaning is being undertaken to prevent workers from walking on wet floors or to highlight that cleaning is being undertaken. During events expanding barriers are often used to restrict pedestrian access to certain areas for security and safety. The portable barriers are also often used at construction sites when work is being undertaken to highlight risks and restrict access. At warehouses, expandable barriers are often put up when loading and unloading is occurring or where machinery is in use.
What are expandable safety barriers produced from?
At The Ramp People we offer a range of plastic and metal expandable barriers.
Are expandable barriers easy to use?
Yes, expandable safety barriers are designed to be quick and easy to put in place and are designed to be portable to ensure they can be moved and used in various locations. We offer a variety of barriers based on your requirements including barriers on wheels and interlocking barriers. Simply position the barrier, extend to your required length and start using.
Can the portable barriers be used outside?
Our Extendable Heavy Duty Safety Barrier on Wheels, red expandable barrier and yellow expandable barrier on wheels are all suitable to be used indoors and outdoors. The red expandable barrier can be filled with water or sand to weight the barrier down and keep it securely in place.
How long can expandable barriers extend?
We offer a range of expandable barriers which extend up to 4m in length. We also offer various interlocking barriers to allow you to connect multiple units together to cover your required area size.
How to the expanding safety barriers stay in place?
Various extendable barriers have security features to ensure they stay in place once positioned. For example, the heavy-duty safety barrier features a brake to securely lock in into place. It also has a locking mechanism to prevent people from opening the barrier and closing the barrier. Our plastic yellow expandable barrier on wheels also offers a brake function whilst our red expandable barrier has a hole to allow you to fill it with water or sand to weigh the barrier down, in turn helping it remain in place.
Can extendable barriers be used for crowd control?
Yes extendable barriers can be used to manage crowds at events, concerts and festivals. The barriers are designed to be highly visible to crowds and can easily be positioned in place when needed.
Are the expandable barriers easy to store?
Yes the barriers are designed to be compact when stored. Various barriers also include carry handles to allow them to easily be lifted and moved.
Do you have to use the barriers at the fully extended size?
No, you can used the expandable barriers at any size from their minimum to maximum size.
We are a UK Limited Company that dispatches orders from our UK warehouse and from production facilities in Europe. We used to be VAT registered in Ireland and have a presence in Ireland but have had to centralise operations in the UK.
Delivery cut-off times & Costs
Our cut off times for same-day dispatch* is 2 pm Monday-Friday (Excluding Bank Holidays)
- Under 30kg - 10€
- 30.1kg – 100kg - 50€
- Over 100kg - 115€
Delivery charges are calculated for you based on the weight of your order at the checkout
We offer 4-10 business day delivery delivery for 'in-stock' items throughout Ireland. Please note delivery timelines may vary as we use third-party couriers to deliver our products. All products are shipped under DAP Incoterms. This means we do not charge VAT but Irish import VAT of 23% (on all products) and Import duty and any customs charges (on some products ) and customs charges will be due. These fees will need to be paid to the courier before or after you receive the goods. Where payment is required prior to delivery, the sooner any customs/VAT charges are paid to the courier/customs the quicker you will receive your goods. Please look out for emails or calls from the courier regarding these fees otherwise your goods may be returned to us.
For more information on INCO terms please see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incoterms
Product information
Please do check the availability of the item on our website, for pre-orders, non-stock items or built-to-order items we cannot give an exact delivery time - with all deliveries we will keep you updated wherever possible and get these items to you as quickly as possible.
Returns information
Should you need to return any item this must be sent back to our UK warehouse: The Ramp People, Unit 5 Quantum Business Park, Beacon Hill Road, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 8EA. Our returns details can be viewed here.We want you to receive your goods on a timely basis and in pristine condition. Please help us accomplish this by checking the delivery address carefully as noted on the invoice and notifying us immediately if there is an error. Upon delivery, please do not sign for the goods unless you are happy with the condition of the product.
Order information
If you are ordering on behalf of a company, please provide your VAT IE and EORI number to us as soon as possible to prevent delays in dispatching your order, the couriers require us to provide this prior to the dispatch of goods. If items are being sent on a pallet, we will also require you to complete a POA prior to dispatch.
If you have purchased a loading ramp, prior to use please make sure to check the maximum load height as stated on the invoice, read the safety instructions on the side of the ramp closely, and follow the instructions supplied with the product. Failure to comply with product instructions will invalidate your warranty and could cause an accident, injury or death so please take this seriously.
Our shipping terms for all customers are INCO Terms DAP unless explicitly specified.
Additional information
*Please note, if your ordering on behalf of a company dispatch may be delayed if we do not receive a valid VAT IE & EORI number prior to 2pm. For orders sent on a pallet dispatch may occuring the following day as additional paperwork is required such as the signed POA.
Our cut off times for same-day dispatch* is from Monday-Friday 2pm. If your order is placed after this time it will be dispatched the next working day.
Please note: On Friday, 5th December, our cut-off for same-day dispatch (standard and next-day services) will be 1:00 pm. Please also be aware that our phone lines will close from 2:00 pm onwards. Thank you for your understanding.
Products are shipped from our UK Warehouse to Ireland on DDP Incoterms. The price displayed is the total price, with the shipping fee calculated at the checkout. There is no additional import, duty or customs charges.
What is DDP Incoterms?
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) is an international shipping term where the seller (The Ramp People) takes full responsibility for delivering the goods to the buyer's location, including all shipping costs, import duties, and taxes. This means the buyer receives the goods fully cleared through customs without any additional charges upon delivery.
Our delivery charges are calculated for you at the checkout; however, you can also see them in the handy listed below:
- Under 25kg - €15
- 25.1kg – 100kg - €65
- Over 100kg - €125
All delivery charges are including VAT
General delivery information:
We offer 4-10 business day delivery delivery for 'in-stock' items throughout Ireland. Please do check the availability of the item on our website, for pre-orders, non-stock items or built-to-order items we cannot give an exact delivery time - with all deliveries we will keep you updated wherever possible and get these items to you as quickly as possible.
We want you to receive your goods on a timely basis and in pristine condition. Please help us accomplish this by checking the delivery address carefully as noted on the invoice and notifying us immediately if there is an error. Upon delivery, please do not sign for the goods unless you are happy with the condition of the product.
If you are ordering on behalf of a company, please provide your VAT IE and EORI number to us as soon as possible to prevent delays in dispatching your order, the couriers require us to provide this prior to the dispatch of goods. If items are being sent on a pallet, we will also require you to complete a POA prior to dispatch.
Returns Information
We offer our customers a 60 day returns policy, should you need to return any item this must be sent back to our UK warehouse: The Ramp People, Unit 5 Quantum Business Park, Beacon Hill Road, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 8EA. Our returns details can be viewed here.
Additional Information
We've made things easier for you...Irish VAT of 23% is now charged by us and paid at the point of purchase. No import or duty fees will be payable prior to delivery making it easier to purchase from The Ramp People and giving you clarity on exactly what your product(s) will cost at the point of purchase.
*Please note, if your ordering on behalf of a company dispatch may be delayed if we do not receive a valid VAT IE & EORI number prior to 2pm. For orders sent on a pallet dispatch may occuring the following day as additional paperwork is required such as the signed POA.
We are a UK Limited Company that dispatches orders from our UK warehouse and from production facilities in Europe. We used to be VAT registered in Ireland and have a presence in Ireland but have had to centralise operations in the UK.
We understand that in some instances, customers will need to return an item due to a change in circumstances, incorrect sizing or simply changing their mind. Here at The Ramp People we offer a 60 day money back guarantee on all purchases; however, there will be circumstances where a return is not possible. So as to remain transparent with our customers, we have detailed our returns policy below to answer any queries you may have about the process.
Here are the most common circumstances for returns and how we can help;
Change of mind, wrong size or unsuitable item
Sometimes an item is not what you imagined, it doesn’t fit or you just don’t need it any more. In these circumstances, we are happy to offer an exchange or a full refund, no quibble of course, if the item is returned in its original condition, including original packaging, and within 60 days from date of receipt. Please note, items which are advertised as 'built to order', or customised items are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Please take care when returning an order to us as all customers are in charge of the item’s return and covering the cost. We recommend you use a tracked, insured returns method so as to ensure a secure transit.
For an exchanged item, please make a note on the returns form that you wish to exchange the product or call us on +353 1 695 0520. We can deliver new items within our standard delivery policy. Unwanted items should be sent back to our address marked 'Returns Department'.
Item incorrect or damaged on arrival
Upon delivery, please do not sign for the goods unless you are happy with the condition of the product.
We pride ourselves on our excellent customer care and service delivery, however, if an unfortunate incident occurs where you believe you have been sent the wrong item please call us immediately on #353 1 695 0520.
For damaged items, please supply proof of damage with a photo and email it across to our customer support team at hello@theramppeople.co.uk. For any incorrect deliveries, we will always check the part numbers on your order due to using different names for marketing and warehouse storage – we can then arrange for the correct item to be delivered whilst the unwanted item is collected and brought back to us.
A refund or replacement can only be processed once we have received all unwanted items and confirmed any damage.
Faulty items
In the unlikely event of an item becoming faulty, please view our guarantee policies in our terms and conditions.
If your item is within our warranty, we will be able to collect it to either repair or replace, however this can only be done once we have confirmed the fault. If you urgently need the item returned, we advise placing a new order and await the refund for the faulty item.
Items that cannot be cancelled or returned
Under Consumer Contract Regulations, customers have the right to cancel any order for any item bought through The Ramp People on this website including a full refund. Unfortunately, these regulations do not apply to the following circumstances;
- Items that are collected from our premises.
- Items with a product description stating: "Built to order or customised."
- Products that are personalised or made to a customer specification.
- Sealed goods that come with health protection or hygiene regulations that have been un-sealed after delivery.
- Returning any products that present a hygiene risk after being used by the recipient.
What happens next?
Should you need to return any item this must be sent back to our UK warehouse: The Ramp People, Unit 5 Quantum Business Park, Beacon Hill Road, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 8EA. Our returns details can be viewed here.
We want you to receive your goods on a timely basis and in pristine condition. Please help us accomplish this by checking the delivery address carefully as noted on the invoice and notifying us immediately if there is an error. Upon delivery, please do not sign for the goods unless you are happy with the condition of the product.
Customers are responsible for any returned goods until they reach our warehouse as stated in this returns policy. None of these terms or conditions affect your statutory legal rights.
Once the item is returned back to our warehouse, please allow 1-2 working days for the items to be checked. Once the items have been checked and the condition is as agreed, a credit note will be emailed across to you. Please note, once the credit note has been provided refunds take up to 7 days.
The Ramp People work in line with Consumer Contract Regulations to ensure your consumer rights are looked after.
- High Visability
- One Year Warranty
- Leave Outside
- Easy to manoeuvre, provided on wheels
- Interlocking system with built-in lock and key for securely connecting multiple units
- Orange strips for enhanced safety
- Coated grip sections for ease of handling
- Retractable, space-saving design for storage
- Extends to up to 4m
- Silver and black design for a professional finish, ideal for commercial areas, including hotels and retail parks
- Durable aluminium construction
- Indoor or outdoor use, built to withstand the elements
Note: The barrier should not be left outside in extreme winds.
| SKU | TRP-BARRIER3 |
|---|---|
| Height (mm) | 1800 |
| Internal Width (mm) | 330 (excluding wheels) |
| Length (mm) | 4000 |
| Weight (kg) | 34 |
| Width (mm) | 450 |
| One Year Warranty | Yes |
| High Visability | Yes |
| Leave Outside | Yes |
| Colour Option | White |